Climate ReportReport about the climate someplace

Purpose

Demonstrate your understanding of atmospheric processes.

Overview

The latitude, altitude, and topography of a location determine its climate.
Although no place on Earth is exactly like any other, similarities allow grouping into
climate classes with similar weather patterns and geographic conditions. Specific
weather events spring from unique one-time factors as well as prevailing
conditions. This project is a description of the climate at one
particular location.

What to Do

Research the climate of your chosen location.
Briefly report on your location’s climate
to the class.

Dates and Deadlines

Jan 10

Project introduced

Jan 11

In-class oral presentations

Expectations

Describe the area’s climate and the factors responsible for it.

Geographic data

Identify the location’s position on Earth (latitude, longitude, elevation). Display (graphs would be especially nice) the day length and highest sun angle at the solstices and equinoxes. All data should be correct and presented in a clear and accessible fashion.

Weather data

State yearly average precipitation and its year-to-year variability. Display
(graphs would be especially nice) average monthly precipitation, average monthly
temperature, and average monthly high and low temperatures.
Holistically describe the climate, including special features not found in the
numbers (precipitation is mostly from infrequent summer thunderstorms, the area
is prone to hurricanes, very windy in the winter, etc.). Clarifying graphics
are encouraged.

Climate class

State the Köppen class symbol for the region. Name and explain the phrase
description. Explicitly match the characteristics of the region’s climate
to the definition of the Köppen class. Explain how the physics and geographic
features of the region produce that climate.

Presenting

Describe the setting and climate of the area. Locate it on the globe, describe
its seasonal precipitation and temperature patterns, and identify its Köppen
climate class.

Your presentation shall be understandable and factually correct. Speak audibly
and with animation, and maintain eye contact with your audience.